04/18/2014

When it was built in 1977, Citicorp Center (later renamed Citigroup Center, now called 601 Lexington) was, at 59 stories, the seventh-tallest building in the world. You can pick it out of the New York City skyline by its 45-degree angled top.

04/17/2014

If you think back to the last time you cut yourself using something sharp, it was probably in the kitchen, not your workshop. Given how much more time we all spend in the kitchen, it makes sense that the risk of injury would be higher. So it also makes sense that someone would design a set of kitchen knives that are safer, easier, and more comfortable to use.

04/14/2014

Understandably, there is some point in life where getting paid to stuff your face with french fries might sound like a desirable thing. For most people, this point quickly passes. A former professional frozen food taster tells all in a gross and engrossing interview at The Billfold.

12/02/2013

We generally don't have time to review lower-end products, but sometimes we see something at such an aggressive price we just have to take it for a spin. That pretty much describes our feelings about the ASUS Transformer Book T100, a 10-inch Windows tablet that comes with a keyboard dock in the box -- all for just $349. Incidentally, too, this is the first product we're testing with Intel's new quad-core Bay Trail-series Atom processor, which can run full Windows while at the same time keep pace with low-power chips like the ones in the Surface 2 and Nokia Lumia 2520. So, is all of that enough to make it a good deal? And can you forgive ASUS for all the ways it cut corners? We think you might.

ASUS Transformer Book T100 review

Hardware

It's easy to forget ASUS was once king of the netbook space. Nowadays, the company mainly makes headlines for its futuristic-looking Ultrabooks and its beastly gaming machines. But the T100 is a reminder that ASUS is actually very good at making super-small, super-cheap PCs. Though the T100 shares the same form factor as ASUS' line of Transformer Pad Android tablets, the quality is much lower. Look closely and you'll see it has the same pattern of concentric circles on the back, but instead of being made of metal, the back is all plastic. Shiny, fingerprint-prone plastic, at that. Not even that efficient polycarbonate stuff we've been seeing lately on other devices. It's a definite step down in quality, but then again, ASUS tends to sell its flagship Android tablets for around $500. Clearly, the priority here was to push the price down and keep the keyboard dock in the box.

Speaking of the sort, the keyboard is where ASUS' netbook roots really start to show. The layout actually isn't that different from the company's 2008-era minis (making a comfortable keyboard for a 10-inch device evidently presents the same spatial limitations as ever). A full-sized keyboard this is not, but all things considered, it's reasonably easy to type on, especially since certain important buttons like Enter, Shift and Backspace are generously sized. Still, the underlying panel feels a bit unsteady, and the keys are quite noisy.

All in all, we would never suggest you use this as your primary keyboard, but for taking notes, searching the web and dashing off quick emails, it's fine. That said, you might still want to consider pairing it with a mobile mouse: The small built-in touchpad can be too jumpy even for single-finger navigation. Try and hit an onscreen object too close to the left edge of the screen for instance, and you might accidentally cycle through open apps instead.

What's especially nice is that when the tablet is docked inside the keyboard, it stays put in the lap; unlike with some other keyboard docks we've tested recently, you don't have to worry about this guy toppling backward. Bonus: Since there's no kickstand at work here, the screen angle is adjustable. As it happens, the 1,366 x 768 IPS screen offers pretty wide viewing angles anyway, with a 300-nit brightness rating allowing for easy readability under harsh fluorescent lights (outdoor viewing is another story).

So, the T100 looks like a netbook, and offers the same typing experience as a netbook. And it feels like one too: With the tablet docked so that it's in clamshell mode, the whole thing weighs 2.4 pounds (the tablet itself comes in at 1.2 pounds). It's just about as heavy as a netbook, and just as easy to carry in one hand, though it will still feel heavy compared to a Surface 2 with a Touch Cover attached.

One convenient thing about having the keyboard dock in the box (aside from all that typing) is the selection of ports you'll get -- namely, a USB 3.0 socket on the left side of the dock. On the tablet itself, you'll find micro-USB and micro-HDMI ports on the right landscape edge, along with a headphone jack and microSD slot. Over on the left, meanwhile, is the volume rocker and Windows Home key. Up top is the power button, just where you'd expect it to be. And on the bottom? The very necessary docking connectors (also where you'd expect them to be).

Around back, you'll find speakers on either side, which push out surprisingly loud sound. You won't want to crank the volume all the way up, though, as the quality becomes unusually distorted; you can actually hear some buzzing in addition to the actual music, and that's despite having ASUS' SonicMaster technology on board. Settle on a more medium volume setting for a more pleasant experience. Rounding out our tour, there's one thing you won't see: a rear camera. That's right, there's just a 1.2-megapixel webcam here for the occasional video chat. A bit of a surprise, given that ASUS normally puts out decent tablet cameras, but then again, it had to cut costs somehow.

Software and warranty

Well, this is a nice surprise: The T100 comes with very little third-party software installed. On tap, we have Netflix (an app we actually like), along with Microsoft's newly updated OneNote app, and Microsoft Office. Users also get unlimited ASUS WebStorage, but alas, it's only free for one year, so be prepared to pay up (or switch providers) after that. As for warranty coverage, the T100 comes with one year of support, just like most products we review around here.

Performance and battery life

Tablet

Battery Life

ASUS Transformer Book T100

10:40

Microsoft Surface 2

14:22

Apple iPad Air (LTE)

13:45

Nokia Lumia 2520

13:28 (tablet only) / 16:19 (with dock)

Apple iPad mini

12:43 (WiFi)

Apple iPad mini with Retina display

11:55 (LTE)

Apple iPad (late 2012)

11:08 (WiFi)

Apple iPad 2

10:26

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime

10:17

Apple iPad (2012)

9:52 (HSPA) / 9:37 (LTE)

Nexus 7 (2012)

9:49

Microsoft Surface RT

9:36

Apple iPad

9:33

ASUS Transformer Prime Infinity TF700

9:25

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

8:56

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

8:40

Hisense Sero 7 Pro

8:28

Toshiba Excite Write

8:13

Lenovo IdeaTab S2110

8:07

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

7:38

HP Slate 7

7:36

Nexus 10

7:26

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

7:18

Nexus 7 (2013)

7:15

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

7:01

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

6:55

HP SlateBook x2

6:34 (tablet only) / 8:49 (keyboard dock)

The T100 is the first device we're testing with one of Intel's new Bay Trail-series Atom chips -- specifically, a quad-core Z3740 processor, clocked at 1.33GHz. With the help of 2GB of RAM, the tablet handles the overhead of Windows 8.1 just fine. Performance almost always felt smooth, whether we were cycling through open programs, returning to the Start screen or flipping pages in the Kindle app. As for apps, you might be wondering how far you can go in the world of traditional desktop programs before the tablet starts to stutter. As you can imagine, we didn't bother to install Photoshop on this -- that's not what this device was made for -- but we did try lightweight apps like iTunes, Spotify and HipChat (the Engadget staff's IM client of choice). All of these ran smoothly with no hiccups.

In web browsing, too, the T100 notched a score of 460.9ms in the JavaScript benchmark SunSpider, putting it right in line with the Surface 2 (406) and Nokia Lumia 2520 (508.4). (Note: Lower numbers are better in that test.) It also takes just 11 seconds to start up -- that's about half the time it takes the Surface 2 to fully load. Unfortunately, we initially had some problems waking the tablet from sleep, though ASUS has already released a software update addressing the issue. Also, we occasionally noticed a slight pause when opening apps (like Bing Weather, for example), but this was the exception, not the norm. Speaking of Bing Weather, the tablet locked onto our location almost instantaneously the first time we loaded it up, and was very quick to change our default locale to New York, NY.

As for battery life, the 31Wh cell is rated for up to 11 hours of casual usage, up to 9.5 hours of video playback and up to 10 days of standby time. We'd say these claims are on the conservative side: With the brightness set to 50 percent and WiFi on, we actually got 10 hours and 40 minutes of video playback, so that bodes even better for more intermittent usage. All told, that's still a good three hours behind new ARM-powered tablets like the iPad Air, Surface 2 and Nokia Lumia 2520, but it matches what we were getting from tablets that came out last year, including the iPad 4.

Configuration options and the competition

There are two configurations of the T100, with the only difference being internal storage: There's a 32GB model that goes for $349, and a 64GB version priced at $399. Either way, the rest of the specs are the same, and they both come with the keyboard dock in the box.

What's funny is that there aren't that many other tablets this size using Intel's new Bay Trail processor. There's the 10.8-inch Dell Venue 11 Pro, which starts at $500 with 64GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, a high-res 1080p display and a similar Bay Trail processor. Unfortunately, though, a keyboard isn't included in the box, so the price gap versus the 64GB T100 is actually even greater than the $100 base price. There's also the HP Pavilion x2, which just recently went on sale for $600 (dock included).

At this point, it also makes sense to mention Microsoft's Surface 2, though even that isn't quite the same. Namely, it packs a Tegra 4 processor and Windows RT, which means it can't run traditional x86 applications; only apps downloaded from the Windows Store. It's the same story for the new Nokia Lumia 2520, the only other Windows RT tablet currently available. Though it offers comparable performance and battery life to the Surface 2, it's lighter and easier to use in tablet mode, and it also comes standard with an LTE radio (Verizon and AT&T will sell it in the US).

However, the 2520's optional keyboard dock isn't as comfortable as the Surface 2's keyboard covers, and it doesn't sit as well in the lap either. Either way, they're both more comfortable to type on than the T100, and they're both just generally better-made. Again, though, you have to be OK with the fact that although the Windows Store is growing rapidly, it still has some holes.

But back to the T100: What else can you get for the same price? Well, you can buy a smaller 8-inch tablet like the Acer Iconia W4 ($330), Lenovo Miix 2 ($299), Toshiba Encore ($330) or Dell Venue 8 Pro ($300), but these offer less screen real estate, of course, and weren't necessarily designed to be used with keyboard cases. Meanwhile, netbooks have also made a comeback in the form of super-cheap, touchscreen laptops -- almost all of which have 11-inch screens, similar to the ASUS T100 we're reviewing today. These include the HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart ($350), the Dell Inspiron 11 ($380) and the Toshiba NB15t ($380). Keep in mind, though, that these machines will be heavier and will likely offer shorter battery life. And though we haven't spent enough time with the Dell or Toshiba models to pass judgment, we've played with HP's offering, and found the touchscreen to be far less responsive than what you'd get on a proper tablet.

Wrap-up

We wouldn't necessarily like the T100 if it weren't for its extraordinarily low price: It looks and feels like a netbook, with a tacky plastic shell, middling display and cramped keyboard. Still, it offers solid performance for the money, allowing you to run full Windows programs when some pricier tablets will only run apps from the Windows Store. The battery life is also impressively long, albeit not quite as long as an ARM-powered Windows RT device. And as much as we might kvetch about the keyboard, it's at least included in the box, instead of sold as a $120 add-on. You'll be making some compromises if buy this, but for $349, we doubt you'll have many regrets.

11/23/2013

The words "John Carmack" and "Id Software" are practically synonymous with each other; Carmack is a company co-founder and the legendary game programmer behind the 3D engine technology used in Doom, Quake, Rage and their various sequels. But those days have come to an end, for Carmack has resigned his position as tech director at Id Software, according to Gamasutra.

Over the summer Carmack accepted a position as Chief Technology Officer at Oculus VR, a company that's developed a 3D virtual reality head-mounted display. The technology has wowed gamers and game developers alike as they've seeded development units and plan to produce consumer headsets as well. Carmack was an early champion of the Oculus headset.

At the time, Carmack seemed content to split his time between Id Software and Oculus, but practical considerations have made him reconsider. In a statement posted on Twitter, Carmack said, "I wanted to remain a technical adviser for Id, but it just didn't work out. Probably for the best, as the divided focus was challenging."

Id spokesman Tim Willits told Gamasutra that Carmack's work on Id's new id Tech 5 technology is complete, so his departure won't affect any current projects.

Certainly Carmack's leaving Id is a tectonic shift in the landscape of game development; it's as monumental as if Gabe Newell were to leave Valve or Mark Rein were to leave Epic Games. Carmack is one of a handful of people who have very tangibly shaped the video game market into what it is today. But Oculus VR is at a crucial point in its development: the Rift headset isn't yet into the hands of consumers, and the company's still working out the kinks to make game development for the Rift as easy as possible. Surely Carmack's unfettered focus will help in that respect.

What do you think - are you surprised that Carmack has left Id Software, or did it seem inevitable? Are you excited about the gaming possibilities with a Rift headset? Sound off in the comments.

11/19/2013

Fitting in a quick errand run, Gisele Bundchen stepped out in Boston on Tuesday (November 19).

The 33-year-old supermodel kept it casual in a pair of brown boots and a leather jacket as she made her way through the New England town.

As previously reported by GossipCenter, Gisele and Tom Brady’s former bodyguards were convicted with attempted murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison after shooting at paparazzi in 2009 during the famous pair’s wedding.

In addition, the former bodyguards Miguel Solis and Alexander Rivas must pay $10,000 to the photographers. A third man charged in the incident was acquitted. None of the photographers were hurt in the altercation.

Tom talked to press about the event in 2009 and said he and Gisele had no knowledge of the incident. “Absolute total B.S. We found two guys on our property, and we told them to get out. Our security guys didn’t even have guns. There were no shots fired.”

11/16/2013

The co main event of the evening features 2 tough veterans, both from a wrestling background and both have spent time at or near the top of their division(s) for years.

Ultimate Fighter season 2 winner Rashad Evans has been of the most successful cast members of the show to compete in the UFC, if not the most successful. After winning the show at heavyweight Rashad immediately dropped to 205 lbs and went on a pretty serious tear through the division remaining unbeaten (1 draw) through his first 9 fights in the promotion and capturing the LHW title in the process. At that point when Rashad was the champ there should’ve been no doubt that he was the best LHW fighter on earth, he was really looking that good. Each fight leading up to his title shot saw Rashad get better and more dangerously well rounded. Always a great wrestler in MMA, Rashad finished fights via brutal ground and pound (Lambert), brutal head kick (Salmon), brutal punching power (Liddell), and when he took the belt from Forrest Griffin he put it all together in a gutsy performance that culminated in a dominant GnP finish. Unfortunately Rashad’s 1st title defense was a prime Lyoto Machida and he lost the belt by getting KO’d. Rashad resumed his winning ways after losing the belt and even made his way back to another title shot against P4P great Jon Jones but was unsuccessful. Although he hasn’t looked his best since, Rashad is still as skilled as almost any fighter in his division but personal turmoil seems to have taken its toll some. He can still hit hard, wrestle well, and go 5 hard rounds, it’s just a matter of regaining that momentum and confidence that made him champion. With his new MMA team “The Blackzillians” starting to pick up steam, at 34 years of age, and with the LHW division not quite as scary looking as it was a couple years ago, Rashad has to make a move now and forget about these uninspiring performances he put in his last 2 fights.

Lucky for Rashad, or maybe unlucky for Rashad, he will be facing a man that will give him no choice but to fight hard or get beat. Veteran Chael Sonnen is one of the better wrestlers competing in MMA today and has faced a ton of good fighters over the years, beating most and losing only to champions and #1 contenders almost exclusively. He has high level experience in Greco roman, freestyle, and folk style wrestling competition and uses all of it in the cage very effectively. Not only that, but Chael is among the small group of high level wrestlers to fully embrace submission grappling. Starting with his training under the legend wrestler and BJJ convert Mark Schultz, and then moving onto the teachings of top BJJ guys like Joao Asis, Fabiano Scherner, and Vinny Magalhaes, Chael has looked better and better with his hybrid grappling and if he continues to pursue this type of fighting and training it could mean big trouble for future opponents. Chael’s striking is basic but can be effective (we saw him rock Anderson Silva) and he combines it with a certain fearlessness that can cause opponents to be thrown off a little. Chael comes in great shape, is strong, and even at 205 will not be small for the division. Chael’s biggest weakness is arguably his mental lapses that have caused him to lose confidence at crucial moments or apply ill advised techniques at the worst times. His efforts to combat this are well known and lately he does appear to have all his facilities on board for fights.

It feels like forever since Rashad was really impressive in the Octagon and we rarely see a fighter at his fighting age re-discover their previous form once they’ve lost it. Chael has been more consistent with his performances lately and may be in the process of adding a new, dangerous, element to his already formidable game. Chael wins this by decision, maybe, just maybe, by submission.

11/13/2013

Don't hold the anchovies: Study shows Peruvian fish worth more as food than as feed

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The true potential of Peruvian anchovy lies not in fishmeal but as food for people and as part of the ocean food web, according to Canadian and Peruvian researchers.

The Peruvian anchovy is the world's biggest fishery resource, with annual landings of five to 10-million metric tons. It generates up to one-third of the world's fishmeal supply. But a new study reveals the bulk of the revenue and employment comes from producing the seafood for human consumption.

"Anchovy accounts for upwards of 80 per cent of Peruvian landings by weight, but it's only responsible for 31 per cent of the sector's revenue," says Villy Christensen, a professor in the University of British Columbia Fisheries Centre. "It hasn't lived up to its true economic value because almost all of it is ground up for low-value fish oil or fishmeal."

Christensen and colleagues at the Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CSA) at Cayetano Heredia University in Peru calculated the economic impact of anchovy and other Peruvian fisheries. They found that artisanal fishers, wholesalers, markets and restaurants generated US$2.4 billion per year, or 69 per cent of total revenue.

Meanwhile, the fishmeal industry generated only $1.1 billion, or 31 per cent of revenue. Similarly, of all the jobs supported by fishing in Peru, more than 80 per cent were part of the seafood industry. Details are published in the current issue of the journal Marine Policy.

"Current Peruvian regulations only allow anchovy caught by artisanal or small boats to be used for human consumption, forcing the majority of the landings to be exported as fishmeal," says Patricia Majluf, CSA Director and the project's Peruvian lead.

"There are far more economic and food security benefits to Peru to channel fisheries for human consumption," adds Majluf, who launched a campaign in 2006 to encourage Peruvian chefs to incorporate anchovy on their menus. "We need to reform our laws to allow anchovy fishery to reach its full economic potential."

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Contact: Villy Christensenv.christensen@fisheries.ubc.ca604-562-1151University of British Columbia

The true potential of Peruvian anchovy lies not in fishmeal but as food for people and as part of the ocean food web, according to Canadian and Peruvian researchers.

The Peruvian anchovy is the world's biggest fishery resource, with annual landings of five to 10-million metric tons. It generates up to one-third of the world's fishmeal supply. But a new study reveals the bulk of the revenue and employment comes from producing the seafood for human consumption.

"Anchovy accounts for upwards of 80 per cent of Peruvian landings by weight, but it's only responsible for 31 per cent of the sector's revenue," says Villy Christensen, a professor in the University of British Columbia Fisheries Centre. "It hasn't lived up to its true economic value because almost all of it is ground up for low-value fish oil or fishmeal."

Christensen and colleagues at the Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CSA) at Cayetano Heredia University in Peru calculated the economic impact of anchovy and other Peruvian fisheries. They found that artisanal fishers, wholesalers, markets and restaurants generated US$2.4 billion per year, or 69 per cent of total revenue.

Meanwhile, the fishmeal industry generated only $1.1 billion, or 31 per cent of revenue. Similarly, of all the jobs supported by fishing in Peru, more than 80 per cent were part of the seafood industry. Details are published in the current issue of the journal Marine Policy.

"Current Peruvian regulations only allow anchovy caught by artisanal or small boats to be used for human consumption, forcing the majority of the landings to be exported as fishmeal," says Patricia Majluf, CSA Director and the project's Peruvian lead.

"There are far more economic and food security benefits to Peru to channel fisheries for human consumption," adds Majluf, who launched a campaign in 2006 to encourage Peruvian chefs to incorporate anchovy on their menus. "We need to reform our laws to allow anchovy fishery to reach its full economic potential."

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NB: An infographic and video are available at http://news.ubc.ca/2013/11/13/peruviananchovy/.

11/10/2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The gunman accused of shooting employees and terrorizing travelers at Los Angeles International Airport accomplished two of his goals: kill a Transportation Security Administration officer and show how easy it is to get a gun into an airport.

Paul Ciancia's deadly rampage left investigators to piece together what motivated his hatred toward the agency formed to make air travel safer after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, but could ultimately lead to changes in the way airports are patrolled.

Ciancia was shot four times by airport police, including in the mouth, and remains heavily sedated and under 24-hour armed guard at the hospital, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Sunday. The official was not authorized to speak publicly on the case and requested anonymity.

The FBI said he had a handwritten letter, stating that he made the conscious decision to try to kill multiple TSA officers and "instill fear in your traitorous minds."

The unemployed motorcycle mechanic who recently moved to Los Angeles from the small, blue-collar town of Pennsville, N.J., had a friend drop him at LAX on Friday just moments before he pulled a .223-caliber assault rifle from his duffel bag and opened fire, killing one TSA officer and wounding three other people, including two more TSA workers.

Officials do not believe that the friend knew of the shooter's plans. Ciancia arrived at the airport in a black Hyundai and was not a ticketed passenger.

Ciancia is facing charges of murder of a federal officer and committing violence at an international airport. The charges could qualify him for the death penalty. It was not immediately clear when he would make a first court appearance given his medical condition.

In court documents and interviews, authorities spelled out a chilling chain of events, saying Ciancia walked into the airport's Terminal 3, pulled the assault rifle from his duffel bag and fired repeatedly at 39-year-old TSA officer Gerardo I. Hernandez. He went up an escalator, turned back to see Hernandez move and returned to shoot him again, according to surveillance video reviewed by investigators.

He then fired on two other uniformed TSA employees and an airline passenger, who all were wounded, as he moved methodically through the security checkpoint to the passenger gate area before airport police shot him as panicked travelers hid in stores and restaurants.

It wasn't clear why Ciancia targeted TSA officers, but what he left behind indicated he was willing to kill any of them that crossed his path, authorities revealed.

The letter in his duffel bag refers to how Ciancia believed his constitutional rights were being violated by TSA searches and that he's a "pissed-off patriot" upset at former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

"Black, white, yellow, brown, I don't discriminate," the note read, according to a paraphrase by a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

The screed also mentioned "fiat currency" and "NWO," possible references to the New World Order, a conspiracy theory that foresees a totalitarian one-world government.

The letter also talked about "how easy it is to get a gun into the airport," the law enforcement official said.

When searched, the suspect had five 30-round magazines, and his bag contained hundreds more rounds in boxes.

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday that Ciancia's actions show how difficult it is to protect travelers at a massive airport such as LAX.

The terminals are open and easily accessible to thousands of people who arrive at large sliding glass doors via a broad ring road that fronts the facility and is designed to move people along quickly.

"It's like a shopping mall outside the perimeter, it's almost like an open shopping mall," McCaul said.

TSA Administrator John Pistole said the agency will need to work with each airport's police agency "to see how we'll go about in providing the best possible security."

The FBI has served a search warrant on a Sun Valley residence where Ciancia lived, Ari Dekofsky, a spokeswoman for the FBI's Los Angeles field office, said Sunday. Agents are still interviewing people, she said.

Authorities believe the rifle used in the shooting was purchased in Los Angeles. Ciancia also had two additional handguns that he purchased in Los Angeles, but which weren't at the crime scene, a law enforcement official said. The official, who has been briefed on the investigation, was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.

The purchases themselves appeared legal, although authorities were still tracing them, and it's unclear if the shooter used his own identification or someone else's, the official said.

"He didn't buy them on the street. He didn't buy them on the Internet," the official said. "He bought them from a licensed gun dealer — the rifle and the two handguns."

Hernandez, a three-year veteran of the TSA, moved to the U.S. from El Salvador at age 15, married his sweetheart, Ana, on Valentine's Day in 1998 and had two children.

The TSA said the other two officers wounded in the attack — James Speer, 54, and Tony Grigsby, 36 — were released from the hospital.

Brian Ludmer, a Calabasas High School teacher, remained in fair condition at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center and will need surgery for a gunshot wound to the leg. Two other people suffered injuries trying to evade the gunman, but weren't shot.

The FBI was still looking into Ciancia's past, but investigators said they had not found evidence of previous crimes or any run-ins with the TSA. They said he had never applied for a job with the agency.